In 'This Cheese is Nuts!', Julie Piatt takes readers on a mouth-watering journey into the world of plant-based cheese-making. With a blend of creativity and nutrition, she turns traditional cheese on its head, crafting unique, delicious, nut-based alternatives. This cookbook brims with innovative recipes that cater to both cashew enthusiasts and those seeking dairy-free options. As readers dive into these culinary delights, they'll discover the health benefits of nuts and the joy of sustainable eating. Get ready to unleash your inner cheese lover without sacrificing your values!
By Julie Piatt
Published: 2017
""In a world filled with ordinary, let your creativity and compassion be the ingredients that transform the mundane into the extraordinary.""
The essential primer and guide to preparing delicious, totally vegan, nut-based cheeses, from the coauthor of The Plantpower Way. In their debut cookbook, The Plantpower Way, Julie Piatt and her ultra-endurance athlete husband, Rich Roll, inspired thousands to embrace a plant-fueled lifestyle, and through their advocacy efforts, podcasts, and talks, countless people are now enjoying healthier and more vibrant lives. In This Cheese is Nuts, Julie is bringing that message to the forefront once more, with a stunning collection of flavorful nut-based cheeses. Julie has always been known for her dairy-free cheeses, and here she shares seventy-five recipes using almonds, cashews, and other nuts to create cheeses anyone can make right at home. Nut-based cheeses are on the cutting edge in the world of vegan cuisine. They’re remarkably simple to prepare (all you need are a few simple ingredients and a basic dehydrator), and in as little as twenty minutes, you can have an assortment of tasty fresh cheeses fit for any occasion. Even creating aged cheeses is easy—they require only a day or two in the dehydrator, so making “fancier” cheeses, like Aged Almond Cheddar, is an almost entirely hands-off process. And though they’re delectable on their own, Julie’s nut-based cheeses are a terrific component in her recipes for Raw Beet Ravioli with Cashew Truffle Cream, Country Veggie Lasagna with Fennel and Brazil Nut Pesto, French Onion Soup with Cashew Camembert, and more. Filled with the essential tips, tools, and mouth-watering recipes home cooks need to immerse themselves in the world of nut-based cheese-making, This Cheese is Nuts will demonstrate why nut cheeses should be part of any healthy, sustainable diet.
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Julie Piatt is a renowned author, musician, and spiritual teacher known for her transformative writing and holistic approach to wellness. She has penned several notable works including "This Cheese is Nuts!" which showcases her innovative vegan cheese recipes, and "The Love Eat" focusing on dietary love and mindfulness. Piatt's writing style is characterized by its poetic and inspiring prose, blending personal narrative with practical guidance, aimed at fostering a deeper connection to food, spirituality, and self. With a background in music, her creative expressions often draw from her experiences in the arts, making her work resonate with a diverse audience.
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This Cheese is Nuts!
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